Posts Tagged ‘Dr. Dan Osborn’
Stewards of Good Health: Missouri Eye Donates LASIK Procedure to Springfield Resident
by Dr. Dan Osborn At Missouri Eye Institute, we’ve been blessed to have earned the loyalty and support of thousands of residents of Southwest Missouri. Since 1988, we’ve built quite a rich network of friends, clients, partners and supporters and we’re thrilled to continue our mission to improve the quality of life of those we [...]
Emerging Procedures Show Promise for Improving Boomers’ Vision
Today, there are many proven options for the use of refractive surgery and lens implants successfully correcting loss of vision. A series of presentations by researchers at the recent American Academy of Ophthalmology’s annual meeting indicated that new types of implants and non-invasive, LASIK-like procedures may show promise for eliminating presbyopia, the progressive deterioration of near vision that afflicts virtually everyone older than 45.
Missouri Eye: A Conversation with Dr. Dan Osborn
As interviewed by M. Hoover, Springfield Business Journal Tell us about Missouri Eye Institute. We (handle) mostly cataracts, Lasik and corneal transplants. We do a lot of eyelid surgery. We’re a large group practice with six doctors – four eye surgeons and two optometrists. We have one doctor who spends a lot of time in [...]
Use Your FSA or HSA for LASIK — Save Nearly 20%
Posted by Dr. Dan Osborn Do you currently have a Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account? Offered by many employers, FSAs and HSAs can significantly extend the value of your paycheck. These flexible accounts let you use pretax dollars to pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care expenses. You determine what your health care needs [...]
Missouri Eye Institute Launches New Web Site to Increase Accessibility to Vision Care
Missouri Eye Institute, the area’s most progressive medical center for specialty eye care including laser vision correction surgery and premium lens implants for cataract patients, announces the launch of its redesigned Web site that features a simplified, intuitive navigation structure and robust search options to improve access to information. Located online at www.missourieye.com, the site [...]
Tanning Beds Damage Vision and Knowingly Cause Cancer
Posted by Dr. Dan Osborn Whether or not tanning beds cause skin cancer has been an extraordinarily hot topic as recent research study findings support the American Cancer Society’s conclusion that tanning bed lights do, in fact, cause skin cancer. Tanning beds produce high levels of ultra-violet (UV) light (two to three times more powerful [...]